Berkshire Bank

Our Berkshire Bankers in RI had a ball bowling at an employee appreciation event in Cranston. Our sincerest thanks go out to these, and all our dedicated colleagues, who always go the extra mile for our customers and communities. At Berkshire, we’re determined to make a difference every day. #WhereYouWorkMatters

Run, shine, conquer — when girls run, confidence follows. Our thanks go out to Girls on the Run Worcester County MA for bringing this to life every day. The Berkshire Bank Foundation and Berkshire’s Center for Women, Wellness and Wealth were pleased to play a role in the organization’s success through support for its 1st annual Sneaker Soiree this week. #WhereYouInvestMatters #RunLikeAGirl #GirlsOnTheRun

Berkshire employees recently gave a helping hand to South County Habitat for Humanity Rhode Island at a project site in Hopkinton as part of our award-winning XTEAM Volunteer Program. Special thanks to Berkshire’s RI Market President Cristina (Samsel) Feden and Nereida Braasch, RI/Eastern CT Regional Leader, and Nicholas Mello, Assistant Financial Center Manager, Middletown, RI, for leading the effort. When we come together, we can construct a world where everyone has a place to call home. #WhereYouBankMatters #HabitatForHumanity

Berkshire Bank CEO Nitin Mhatre and Jim Brown, Head of Commercial and Private Banking, hosted clients and business leaders in Boston recently for an autumn reception that also featured a conversation with John F. Fish, Chairman and CEO at Boston-based Suffolk Construction and Chair at Boston College and Brigham Health, and a presentation by Berkshire Director Eric Rosengren, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Guests also got a sneak peek at Berkshire’s new, state-of-the-art, full-service office that will open early next year at One Post Office Square in Boston. Named by Newsweek as one of America’s most trustworthy banks, Berkshire has been a strong, stable, leading bank in New England and New York for more than 175 years, providing personalized service and an array of sophisticated and tailored financial solutions delivered by trusted and accessible advisors you can depend on.

We are pleased to share that Shane Rauh, a leader with more than 20 years of experience in financial services, has been promoted to lead Berkshire’s Business Banking sales team. “Shane has a successful track record of partnering with commercial clients to deliver the financial services they need to grow and prosper,” said Robert Nichols, managing director, Business Banking. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40ajYOd

We are pleased to share that Cathy Velez, a senior leader with more than 25 years of experience in financial services, has been named Berkshire’s market president for Connecticut. “Cathy’s exceptional track record of franchise building and her deep understanding of clients, communities and the regional economy make her an outstanding choice for our Connecticut market president,” said Berkshire CEO Nitin Mhatre. Learn more: https://bit.ly/488wZtL

The golf course, the beach or the local rail trail — where our employees find wellness is up to them. Berkshire Bank’s annual Wellness Day provides a day for all full-time and regular part-time employees to disconnect and focus on their well-being. Russell Outler, MyBanker Team Leader and Relationship Manager, spent his last Wellness Day with an old friend on the links at a golf course in Glastonbury, CT. “It’s important to put a priority on your well-being and strive for work-life balance,” Outler said. “Our Wellness Day gave me a chance to refresh and come back to work recharged and ready to go.” #Recharge #MentalHealthMatters #WhereYouWorkMatters

All Berkshire financial centers and offices will be closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Columbus Day. As always, customers may access their accounts 24/7 via online banking, our mobile app and ATM network.

A day of atonement, introspection and hope for the new year, Yom Kippur is a day to reflect, forgive and renew through fasting and prayer. Warmest wishes for a wonderful new year.

We were pleased to support informed debate and decision-making through public policy research in Central MA as Presenting Sponsor of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc.’s Annual Meeting this week where Berkshire Bank CEO Nitin Mhatre gave welcoming remarks and Susan M. Collins, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston gave an informative keynote address.    #WhereYouBankMatters